In Pictures: 10 technologies that disappointed in 2012

Here are 10 technologies that fell short of expectations in 2012

Siri

Upon its introduction in late 2011, Siri had a lot of potential and a bunch of celebrity friends. But as Siri continued to have trouble understanding its users’ voices, particularly those with British or Boston accents, its reputation was diminished. The frustration would culminate in a class-action lawsuit against Apple claiming false advertising of Siri’s functionality.

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